A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. (Please do not directly reach out to Associate Chair for Education and/or the Department Chair to apply.)
The University of Michigan Department of Pharmacology is seeking an experienced professional to support its postdoctoral, Master?s, undergraduate minor, summer undergraduate research, and training programs. This position will report to the Associate Chair for Education, and ultimately to the Department Chair, and will be part of the broader administrative team within the Department.
This position provides administrative support for recruitment, admission, and matriculation of students, curriculum management, administration of the Pharmacological Sciences Training Program (PSTP) T32, administrative support for the Departmental Graduate Program Committee and Education Leadership Committee, and processing of student related financial and benefit transactions. This position serves current and prospective graduate students, interacts with faculty, alumni, and other external stakeholders, and interfaces with the Program in Biomedical Sciences (PIBS). This position coordinates with the staff member handling Departmental communications and event planning.
The successful candidate will have relevant student support and administrative experience working in a role requiring teamwork, flexibility, confidentiality, and outstanding customer service. They will also have an excellent work ethic and share our goal of continuous quality improvement of graduate education and training.
Promote student/trainee learning and career development for the Department of Pharmacology. Specific job duties are detailed below.
- Manage undergraduate, summer fellowship, masters, PhD, and postdoctoral education programs with faculty leads.
- Serve as primary point of contact for Pharmacology students and postdoctoral trainees. Advise and provide tools and resources to trainees regarding program design, curriculum requirements, registration deadlines, college and university policies, campus resources, career development, and overall wellness. Monitor trainee progress and provide individual feedback to students and trainees through milestones, graduation, and their completion of training.
- Facilitate recruitment, admissions, and enrollment processes, including working closely with Rackham Graduate School and the Program in Biomedical Sciences, and the Pharmacology faculty.
- Represent the Department of Pharmacology both on and off campus to prospective students, families, university advisors and faculty, and other individuals or organizations involved in the graduate program selection process, as well as alumni and other members of the university community.
- Manage strategic communications and counsel prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities in the Department of Pharmacology and the University. Provide one-on-one admissions counseling to diverse populations with in-person appointments, phone calls and emails.
- Work collaboratively on events including planning and staffing large Student Services events such as PhD recruitment events and participate in Rackham and other University sessions and seminars related to student services.
- Manage candidate visits and admission offers.
- Administer student admissions and matriculation process, including coordination with other University offices such as Rackham Graduate School, the Office of Financial Aid, and the Office of the Registrar.
- Analyze current marketing, admissions, training, and outcomes of departmental training programs, and work with faculty to develop strategies to improve success.
- Assist the Associate Chair for Education with curriculum management (e.g. course schedule, GSI assig
